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‘Attack on Religious Identity’: Kashmir Seminary Ban Triggers Widespread Backlash

IQNA – A decision by the Indian government to declare a leading Islamic seminary in Kashmir illegal under anti-terror statutes has ignited protests from clerics and politicians, who accuse New Delhi of escalating its crackdown on the region’s religious and cultural institutions.
Israel Won No War since October 2023: Poll
IQNA – The Israeli regime has not achieved victory in any war since Oct. 7, 2023, residents of occupied Palestine believe, according to a poll published Tuesday by public broadcaster KAN.
12:37 , 2026 Apr 29
UK Labour Faces Major Challenge As Muslim Independents Rally over Gaza, Local Neglect
IQNA – For more than 50 years, Labour has treated Newham as a safe seat. But on May 7, that assumption will be put to its most severe test yet.
12:23 , 2026 Apr 27
UN: Expanding Israeli Military Operations in Southern Syria Endanger Civilians
IQNA – The United Nations human rights office issued an urgent warning, saying that civilians in southern Syria face mounting danger as the Israeli regime’s military activities in the region continue to expand.
16:33 , 2026 Apr 28
‘Invalid and Unjust’: Banned Al‑Aqsa Preachers Defy Israeli Order
IQNA – Sheikh Raed Salah and Sheikh Kamal al‑Khatib have condemned as “an assault on our religion” a week‑long Israeli ban barring them from the Al‑Aqsa Mosque.
13:15 , 2026 Apr 28
Major Ruling: Muslim Women in Federal Prisons Can Keep Hijab on in Booking Photos
IQNA – In a decision hailed as a victory for religious freedom, a federal judge has affirmed that Muslim women in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons have the right to maintain their hijab during intake photography.
12:43 , 2026 Apr 28
Al-Zaidi Named Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate
IQNA – Ali al-Zaidi was named by Iraq’s newly-elected President Nizar Amedi as the country’s prime minister-designate.
10:39 , 2026 Apr 28
Israel’s Killing Machine in Gaza Doesn’t Stop
IQNA – Despite a ceasefire that came into effect last October, the Israeli regime continues attacks on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
18:57 , 2026 Apr 27
Muhlenberg College Urged to Investigate Anti-Palestinian, Anti-Muslim Harassment  
IQNA – A group of white male students shouted anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim chants outside a student’s on-campus dorm room at Muhlenberg College late on April 25, 2026 — and now a leading Muslim civil rights organization is demanding the college launch a prompt, transparent investigation.
10:19 , 2026 Apr 27
New Encyclopedia Preserves Architectural Story of Islam’s Second Holiest Site
IQNA – For the millions who pray at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina each year, its soaring minarets and retractable canopies are a familiar sight, but few know how the structure has changed since the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
09:47 , 2026 Apr 26
Journalist Tucker Carlson on US-Israeli Aggression against Iran: ‘I Hate This War’
IQNA – Tucker Carlson, a political commentator and former Fox News  host said he feels “betrayed,” stressing that he hates US President Donald Trump’s aggression on Iran.
12:11 , 2026 Apr 26
Mosques, Graveyards May Lose Official Status As UP Cancels 12,000+ Waqf Registrations
IQNA – In a move that is likely to reignite debate over religious land rights in India’s most populous state, authorities in Uttar Pradesh have annulled the registration of over 12,000 waqf properties—ranging from mosques to burial grounds—following an audit linked to a digitization project.
11:42 , 2026 Apr 26
London, Helsinki Denounce Israeli Violence against Press Corps in Lebanon
IQNA – The United Kingdom and Finland issued a joint statement on Saturday condemning Israeli attacks on journalists in Lebanon.
14:17 , 2026 Apr 25